NJ S2684

Requires individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians (who are not enrolled in cosmetology/hairstyling licensure programs) to complete 40 hours of training through a licensed school, public vocational program, or licensed shop

Mandates passage of a practical examination administered by a licensed school, public vocational program, or the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling before certification

Establishes biennial certification renewal requirements for shampoo technicians, with reactivation procedures varying based on lapse duration (simple application for under 10 years; re-examination required for 10+ years)

Prohibits examiners affiliated with a licensed school from grading practical examinations of individuals who attended that same school

Directs the Board to establish regulations covering shampoo technician qualifications, authorized trainers and examiners, and fee schedules for training and certification